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AD59 OWH

2009 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,303 mi
Last recorded206,303 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OWH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 206,303 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 206,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 185,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 158,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 131,932 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 131,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 121,296 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,376 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 74,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,696 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AD59 OWH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 OWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD59 OWH registered?

AD59 OWH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is AD59 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OWH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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